Literacy Alive Tour 2024
Feel free to sign up today for a consultation and explore the unlimited impact of our Literacy Alive Tour! The tour will impact your learning community and increase literacy awareness one child at a time.
Embark on a literary adventure like never before! Join forces with Tyrus and Master Firefighter Bo Chaney, our dynamic duo on a mission to ignite a fire for learning through the enchanting realms of storytelling and illustration.
Picture this: your students are immersed in a world where creativity knows no bounds, where the magic of storytelling meets the artistry of illustration. Together, we'll guide your scholars through an interactive journey that not only unlocks their innate creativity but propels them into the captivating universe of literacy.
Our dynamic team is on a quest to help your students craft their very own masterpiece – their first picture book! From unraveling the threads of storytelling to mastering the intricacies of design and illustration, this interactive presentation is designed to inspire, captivate, and, most importantly, get your scholars "lit" on literacy!
But wait, there's more! By the end of our session, both teachers and students will have collaborated in a symphony of creativity, weaving together the tapestry of their imagination and exploring the uncharted territories of publishing.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to spark a passion for learning that will last a lifetime. Schedule your visit today and let Tyrus and Firefighter Bo turn the ordinary into the extraordinary as your students take the first steps toward becoming published Authors and Illustrators!
Visiting Authors
This year, he has begun a new tour entitled Literacy Alive!, where we hope to share our passion for art and the love of storytelling to inspire young scholars to get excited about literacy. Realizing the current trend that 64% of all fourth are reading below grade level according to the National Assessment of Education Progress, we believe that our interactive workshop will help reverse this statistic and inspire young scholars to get “lit” about literacy.
The purpose of the Literacy Alive! The tour revolves around six goals—The SKETCH. It is designed to:
S = Showcase artistic creativity
K = Kindle the thirst for literacy
E = Educate youth to excel
T = Teach scholars the power of dreaming
C = Champion a world of ingenuity
H = Help ignite the entrepreneurial spirit
Students participating in a classroom unit that focuses learning activities on Writing, Authoring, and Publishing their own books will typically cover the following Common Core Standards that need to be proficient in these skills by Grade 5-
ELA Skills
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.A
Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer's purpose.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.3
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.5
With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.6
With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others
Digital Literacy Skills - ISTE Standards
Creative Communicator -
1.6.a Choose Platforms or Tools
Students choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.
1.6.b Original and Remixed Works
Students create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.
1.6.d Customize the Message
Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.
Event One
Embark on a literary adventure like never before! Join forces with Tyrus and Michael, our dynamic duo, on a mission to ignite a fire for learning through the enchanting realms of storytelling and illustration. 🚀📚
Picture this: your students are immersed in a world where creativity knows no bounds, where storytelling's magic meets illustration's artistry. Together, we'll guide your scholars through an interactive journey that unlocks their innate creativity and propels them into the captivating universe of literacy.
Our dynamic team is on a quest to help your students craft their very own masterpiece – their first picture book! From unraveling the threads of storytelling to mastering the intricacies of design and illustration, this interactive presentation is designed to inspire, captivate, and, most importantly, get your scholars "lit" on literacy!
But wait, there's more! By the end of our session, both teachers and students will have collaborated in a symphony of creativity, weaving together the tapestry of their imagination and exploring the uncharted territories of publishing.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to spark a passion for learning that will last a lifetime. Schedule your visit today and let Tyrus and Michael turn the ordinary into extraordinary as your students take the first steps toward becoming published authors!